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Commences tribal youth training batches with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
across Prayagraj, Odisha and Jharkhand, inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister
Shri Jual Oram.
Prayagraj : Tata
Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, through its skilling
arm Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), is set to expand its
national footprint with the inauguration of a new training centre in Prayagraj
in partnership with ICICI Foundation. The centre aims to equip local youth and
women with industry-relevant skills in power, renewable energy, and allied
sectors, supporting India’s growing demand for a future-ready workforce.
The
centre was jointly inaugurated by Ms. Saumya Agarwal (IAS), Commissioner,
Prayagraj, and Mr. Himal Tewari (CHRO, Chief – Sustainability & CSR, Tata
Power), in the presence of Mr. Ashok Panda, CEO, PPGCL, and Mr. Alok Prasad,
Head – TPSDI, marking another milestone in Tata Power’s commitment to advancing
skill development through collaborative partnerships.
The
TPSDI–Prayagraj centre will offer industry-aligned, hands-on training in
renewable energy technologies, including solar PV installation and maintenance,
electrical safety, and energy efficiency.
TPSDI,
in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has also launched
specialised training batches for tribal youth, which were virtually inaugurated
by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram. These
programmes will commence at the Prayagraj centre and across TPSDI’s four newly
established centres in Odisha – Balasore, Dhenkanal, Berhampur and Sambalpur –
as well as its existing centres in Cuttack, Maithon (Jharkhand) and Jojobera
(Jharkhand).
The
centre will also deliver training programmes under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft
Bijli Yojana, with certifications designed to enhance employability and enable
faster placement with industry stakeholders, including EPC companies, channel
partners, and service providers.
Since its inception, TPSDI has established itself as a leading institute in energy sector skilling, offering over 200 modular courses across domains such as Green Energy, Power Systems, Transmission & Distribution, Safety, and Soft Skills. The institute has trained over 4.2 lakh individuals, contributing more than 1.6 million person-days of training, including significant participation from women and beneficiaries from affirmative action groups.
With
the establishment of the Prayagraj centre, Tata Power aims to build a strong
local talent pipeline to support regional energy infrastructure and future
projects. The initiative is expected to contribute to sustainable livelihoods
while supporting India’s broader clean energy and skilling ambitions.
The
inauguration underscores Tata Power’s ongoing commitment to nation-building
through skill development, empowering communities, and supporting India’s
transition towards a resilient and sustainable energy future.